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Fitrana and Your Duty Before Eid
Fitrana, also called Zakat al-Fitr, is a required charity given before the Eid prayer at the end of Ramadan. Every Muslim who has the means must give £4 per person. This applies to adults and children. The head of a household may give on behalf of the family.
Fitrana links to Zakat, the third pillar of Islam. It supports people in need so they can take part in Eid. It also completes your fasts for Ramadan. When you give before Eid prayer, you meet a clear obligation and help others share the day.
Zakat al-Fitr, or Fitrana, is an obligatory charity given before Eid prayer at the end of Ramadan. It ensures those in need can celebrate Eid and purifies the giver’s fast.
Every Muslim, regardless of age or gender, must pay if they have the financial means. The head of the household can pay on behalf of dependents.
The amount is £4 per person, based on the cost of staple food such as wheat, dates, or barley.
It must be paid before Eid prayer, ideally during Ramadan, to ensure it reaches those in need in time.
It is given to the poor and needy, helping them join in the Eid celebrations.
No, Zakat al-Fitr must be given in staple food items like wheat, dates, or barley, as prescribed by the Sunnah. To ensure proper distribution, donate through Crisis Aid, which will provide food to those in need before Eid.
Why Fitrana Matters and How to Give
Today, you can give its value in money. Pay your Fitrana before the Eid prayer. Your payment reaches those who need support at the right time. You fulfil your duty. You help others prepare for Eid.